July 3, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs Free Agent Tracker: News, Reports and Contract Details

The Kansas City Chiefs are making moves to retool their roster ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Here’s everything they’ve done in free agency, with the latest news, reports, and contract details.

NFL free agency has arrived, and the Kansas City Chiefs are making moves to retool their roster as they prepare to make a run at the NFL’s first three-peat in 2024. We’ll be tracking all of the Chiefs’ additions and losses throughout free agency here on Arrowhead Report.

This story will be updated throughout free agency, with the most recent moves at the top of each section.

Kansas City Chiefs free agency additions

  • Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is signing a one-year, $7 million deal worth up to $11 million with Kansas City, landing Patrick Mahomes a major weapon in the passing game.
  • Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi is returning to the Chiefs, according to SportsTrust Advisors, his agency.
  • Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton is returning on a one-year deal, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report.
  • Defensive tackle Mike Pennel is returning on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
  • Safety Deon Bush is returning to Kansas City on a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter.
  • Tight end Irv Smith Jr. was the Chiefs’ first addition of Tuesday’s tampering period, as the Chiefs agreed to a one-year deal with Smith, first reported by Adam Schefter.
  • Tight end Irv Smith Jr. was the Chiefs’ first addition of Tuesday’s tampering period, as the Chiefs agreed to a one-year deal with Smith, first reported by Adam Schefter.
  • The Chiefs re-signed four exclusive rights free agents, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest, locking up cornerback Nazeeh Johnsonlinebacker Cole Christianseninterior offensive lineman Mike Caliendo and defensive end Malik Herring. The Chiefs later confirmed that they placed Exclusive Rights Tenders on those four players in addition to linebacker Jack Cochrane.
  • Long snapper James Winchester is reportedly returning for his 10th season, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest.
  • Defensive tackle Chris Jones will be staying in Kansas City with a new five-year contract extension that essentially boils down to a three-year deal with $95 million guaranteed, though even that $95 million guaranteed has some flexibility for KC.
  • Linebacker Drue Tranquill signed a three-year deal worth $19 million with $13 million fully guaranteed. For more details on Tranquill’s deal, click here.
  • Punter Matt Araiza reportedly signed a minimum contract for 2024, indicating a one-year, $795,000 deal.

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